Tag Archives: Holiday Home

Cypriot Prices Rising


The Cypriot property market is recovering from the downturn, which saw big drops in prices in many areas, especially those favoured by overseas buyers. Prices in coastal cities like Limassol and Pahpos, which attract large numbers of holiday makers as … Continue reading

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Beating the Swiss Restrictions


Switzerland has long been a favourite destination with international buyers – or at least, with those who have cash to splash, as some Swiss property is among the most expensive in the world. Foreign buyers looking to get into Switzerland … Continue reading

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British Buyers Eye Up Euro Bargains


British buyers are starting to look to the two countries that have been worst affected by the Euro crisis for cheap property. Greece and Ireland might not seem like the best places to buy property, but the crisis that has … Continue reading

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The Big Spanish Sell-Off


Spain’s property market has taken a battering over the last few years, with dropping prices and repossessions. Those who bought at the top of the market have seen their property’s value drop by as much as half in some cases, … Continue reading

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Umbria and Tuscany Rising


Property experts in Italy are urging British buyers to look at buying now in the country, as prices seem set to rise, especially in the popular areas of Umbria and Tuscany. Italy’s property market has dropped since its peak, but … Continue reading

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Balearic Beauties


British buyers are flocking to the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. The Spanish Statistics Institute reports that the islands are growing in popularity with British and other overseas buyers, with expats now making up over a fifth … Continue reading

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Overseas Property: Why Buy?


Manchester Metropolitan University and the BBC’s A Place in the Sun are teaming up to carry out research into the overseas property market. Speaking to trade magazine Overseas Property Professional they said that their research will cover who buys property … Continue reading

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Along Italy’s Adriatic


When you think of flying south for a sunny beach holiday, where would spring to mind? Spain’s Mediterranean costas, the Portuguese Algarve, or the sophisticated French Riviera? While these are all great destinations, offering good beaches and a wide choice … Continue reading

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Grab a Menorcan Gem


The Balearic island of Menorca can sometimes be overlooked by property buyers and holidaymakers in favour of its more famous neighbours, Ibiza and Majorca, but the island has much to offer. The Daily Telegraph named it in their recent feature … Continue reading

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Istanbul: Europe’s New Property Hotspot?


The property market Turkish capital of Istanbul is likely to see an increase in prices this year, meaning it will outperform London’s rather sluggish market. Analysts Color Darcy have said that they predict the market in the city will surge … Continue reading

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